I am one hundred and twelve pounds female, and I was man handled by a Bouncer at a night club he pushed me and I hit my head and then he start pulling me by the leg and throw me down the stairs all because I sat on the pool table. Is there anything I can do about this? The only witnessed that was with me was an eighteen year old girl( neighbor) that I decided to accompany to the club because in her own words, her own families didn't seem to care that she was going out alone that night and they didn't wish her a happy birthday either so I felt sorry for her and accompanied her and now she's scared of police and doesn't want to come forward. So the only witnessed that I've got left to come forward is one of the customers that was there on that night. Am I wasting my time to get justice? Is there any sites that I can go to for help? I am in a very emotional state so I would appreciate if you don't answer with any insulting answers thank you.
2007-10-22 10:35:35 · 8 answers · asked by shelley 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes:
1. Police, who would investigate it as a possible criminal matter; and/or
2. attorney who handles civil cases - you would sue the bouncer and the nightclub in civil court
2007-10-22 10:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure if you don't mind being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor since you took an 18 year old to a bar (assuming you are not a minor yourself and are in the US where you have to be 21 to drink).
Other questions you need to address:
How much had you had to drink?
How drunk were you?
What else did you do?
Did you become belligerent, threaten the bouncer, possibly hit him? If the bouncer threw you out of the bar - you did a whole lot more than just sit on the pool table one time.
If the bouncer walked up to you and said "hey get off the pool table" and you said "yes sir" and got off - there is no reason for you to be physically thrown out from the bar. Why would the bar want to do that? If you are behaving yourself the bar will be quite happy to keep taking your money as you purchase more food and drink.
There is more to your story than your telling here.
I'd suggest you just get over it and don't go back to that bar. Heck, if they threw you out - then you probably have been banned by the bar from going back.
2007-10-22 11:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try to sue the bouncer and club for your injuries, if you have any, but from what you say, you will have difficult time proving your case.
First, your story seems to leave a lot out. Common sense says that a bouncer is not going to immediately start assaulting you because you are sitting on the pool table. More likely, you escalated this situation verbally, refused to leave and suffered the consequences. Even 120 pound females can be escorted from a business establishment if they are drunk, combative and mouthy.
Second, without witnesses in your favor, it would be "he said, she said". Unless you are sure that one customer will testify for you, I think you would be wasting your time trying to "get justice".
Next time, stay off the pool table and if you are asked to leave, just go.
2007-10-22 11:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you got to the emergency room? If not, no damage to you can be proven.
Did you file a police report? If not, if you come forward now and file a complaint it tends to indicate you did not think it was serious enough at the time OR that you were drunk at the time and did not want to talk to the cops.
No other witness? Then it is your word vs his.
Are you old enough to drink? If not, you should not have been in the bar in the first place.
I suggest you do not go back to that bar, do not sit on pool tables anymore and chalk it all up as a learning experience.
2007-10-22 11:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bouncers at golf equipment have the right to refuse you for alot of motives something from an identity they do no longer believe to what you're donning. If that happens you merely bypass away and bypass someplace else. Sorry
2016-10-04 09:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a legal aid society in your locale and talk to an attorney on the phone to see...contact a support group and talk to them for emotional support
2007-10-22 10:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by Patti_Ja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you have to go to the emergency room?
if not, don't sit on the pool table
2007-10-22 10:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no witness and he is more credible. Does not look good for you.
2007-10-22 10:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋